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Buyers Guide - iPhone 4 Leather Cases

2010-07-23T06:10:00.000-07:00

Style of Case

Generally speaking there are 3 styles of leather case, a flip case, a carry pouch and an enclosed case. The most popular at the moment tends to be either a flip case or a carry pouch. Enclosed cases are still available but are better suited to traditional candybar phones.

3 styles of iPhone 4 Leather Case

Flip Cases

Over the last couple of years this style of case has grown in popularity. They’re perfectly suited to touch screen phones as they fully protect the phone when it’s not in use, but still provide quick and easy access to the screen, without having to remove your phone from the case. There are a few things that you should look out for though when choosing a flip case.

Position of the flip

This often gets overlooked, but where possible I’d always recommend going for a side or bottom hinged cover. If you go for a case that is hinged at the top, you may find that the cover gets in the way of the camera. Often you’ll fold the cover back on itself when you’re using the phone, but this of course will cover up the camera lens or it will flop forwards and cover the screen. If the flip is hinged at the bottom, the flap will be out of the way no matter how you use the phone.

Cut Outs

Leather Cases normally have some form of light padding built into them. This is great for protection, but can mean that some of the cut outs don’t quite line up as they should. Headphones and chargers are normally OK, but if you’re planning on using the camera, check to make sure that there are no shadows in your photos and that the case isn’t obscuring the lens. It may seem odd, but not all flip cases have cut outs for the camera, so to take photos you’ll need to remove your phone from the case.

Carry Pouch

These are another popular way to protect your iPhone 4 as they cover pretty much all of your iPhone and are less bulky than a flip case. If you’re looking for a carry pouch there isn’t too much that you need to consider, but not all pouches are the same.

Pull Tab

This is probably the only real feature to look for on a carry pouch. Instead of having cut outs on the side that allow you to grip the phone to pull it out, you simply pull a fabric tab to raise your phone out of the case.

Cut Outs

Most of the time, you won’t find cut outs on a carry pouch. The top is open so that you can still use your headphones, but to charge the phone you’ll have to remove your phone or put it in the case upside down. Some cases, such as those from Beyza, do have a cut out at the bottom so that you can connect the dock cable, but they can leave the charging port exposed and unprotected against knocks and spills.

Enclosed Cases

There is currently one one enclosed leather case for the iPhone 4 and that’s the Krusell Classic Leather Case. It covers pretty much all of the phone, but leaves the headphone socket, silent switch and volume keys accessible. You can still use the touchscreen, although it’s not quite as sensitive as it would be out of the case.

Just because there is only the one enclosed case it doesn’t mean that you’re limited on choice of carry options. All Krusell Cases use the Multidapt clip system that gives you plenty of choice over how to carry the case around.

The Dock connector is covered, but you don’t need to remove the phone to sync/charge it, just unzip the bottom of the case to expose the charging port.

Now that you have a better idea of what to look for when choosing an iPhone 4 Leather Case, take a look at our full range of iPhone 4 Cases.

Scan Food Barcode and Count Calories using iPhone

2010-07-20T03:03:00.001-07:00

So, if you’re counting calories—and who isn’t these days—you’ve probably seen the food and calorie trackers available for the iPhone; there are several. And although FoodScanner by DailyBurn was released in September, 2009, it recently went on sale and we thought now would be a great (meaning cheap) time to give it a whirl since we’ve heard many good things about it and its effectiveness.

In short, FoodScanner allows you to scan the barcodes of food packages, pulling up all the nutritional info you need to help you watch your caloric intake. Alternatively you can search for foods that won’t scan, or GASP!, don’t have barcodes. But you need to ask yourself, do you really want to eat something that doesn’t have a barcode? I don’t know, it’s a shaky issue; with no barcode how are we supposed to even know what it is, right? Moving on. You can scan or search for the foods you eat for every meal and FoodScanner will keep a running total of your calories for the day, along with other numbers like carbs, fat, protein, and more.

DailyBurn claims FoodScanner has a growing database of 200,000+ foods for reference, and they’re serious too because if you run across something that
FoodScanner doesn’t recognize, you can add the nutritional information yourself and it will be incorporated into the database.

FoodScanner couldn’t be easier to use. As soon as you bring it up you’re ready to begin tracking your food for the day. There’s a search bar along the top, or if you’re feeling lucky you can tap the little lightening bolt in the lower left corner (visible in the screenshot above), and that will bring up the UPC scanner which uses the iPhone’s built in camera and Occipital RedLaser technology to read the barcode and display the nutritional info in the database. From there you can choose the serving size you consumed (be honest!) and what meal it was for. FoodScanner does the rest!

Good thing I only had 4 of these today…

It doesn’t require an account with DailyBurn, but if you choose, you can sign up for a free account and get access to several other trackers available there. You can see charts and graphs breaking down your daily intake of fat or carbs. Or bugs. OK, not bugs, you shouldn’t eat bugs; I don’t want anybody walking away here saying I told you to eat bugs.

Anyway, the DailyBurn site is just crammed with all kinds of useful stuff to help you keep up with your health and weight, and even your exercise regimen. Like I said, you can opt for a free account which gives you limited access to DailyBurn’s useful tools, or if you’re really serious about your health you can sign up for one of their paid plans. But, fair warning, the plans seem to be on the expensive side in my opinion.

FoodScanner is presently on sale at the App Store for only $0.99 which is fantastic because the app does exactly what it says on the box and it does it pretty well. Used in conjunction with DailyBurn’s website, the app could be a powerful tool for the health conscious. (Do you feel a but coming up?)

But…

There’s one!!

So FoodScanner is a pretty cool app, it makes it easy to track your calories, and it has an impressive database of foods to pull from. I like it. But the limits placed on the free account at DailyBurn and the prices of the Pro plans kind of turned me off, especially given the functionality of the totally free site, SparkPeople, which also has an app for the iPhone (and it too is free). I haven’t done an in depth comparison of these services, but on the surface it seems that you can get as much or more for free from SparkPeople. You must decide for yourself.

If anyone has tried either service, feel free to share your opinion in the comments section; I could have totally underestimated DailyBurn, and if so, I’d love to hear about it.

Easy Way to Activate iPhone Without Official SIM

2010-07-20T03:02:00.000-07:00

If you are not using an official SIM (say, the one from AT&T), you should be very familiar with the below message shown in iTunes when you connect the iPhone to your computer:

The SIM card inserted in this iPhone does not appear to be supported.

Apparently, you can use PwnageTool or Redsn0w to activate the iPhone (i.e. what so called hactivation). But no all iPhone users are comfortable with these jailbreak tools.

Sherif Hasim, the guy who found the exploit for unlocking iOS 4, has figured out an easy way to activate most models of iPhones including iPhone 3G/3GS, as well as, iPhone 4, without an official SIM. The trick is to make use of a Phonebook SIM card. As you’ll see in the video, you can simply insert a phonebook SIM into the iPhone. And, that’s it. The iPhone is automatically activated.

As mentioned by Sherif, all phonebook cards should work:

Use any phonebook sim card, they are there in radioshak, mobile phone shops or any mobile tech moles , any phone book simcard will do the trick, no need for programmable sims, all those phonebook sims used to save ur contacts and transfer them have a universal ICCIDs preprogrammed so they all work.

To learn more about how Sherif uses an phone book SIM card to activate an iPhone, check out his demo video:

I can say this is by far the easiest way to hacktivate an iPhone. If you’re interested to purchase a phonebook SIM, you can head to DITS’ website or buy one via EBay.

As the phonebook card does not available as micro SIM, for those using iPhone 4, you need to use some kinds of micro SIM cutter to convert the card into micro SIM.

Full Stereo Bluetooth Support coming to iPhone

2010-07-20T03:01:00.001-07:00

AVRCP Explained

AVRCP stands for Audio/Video Remote Control Profile and as the name suggests, it allows you to use controls built into your bluetooth headset, bluetooth speakers or bluetooth car kit to control music playback from your iPhone or iPod touch. The iPhone has a very limited version of this built in already, but it only allows you to play/pause your music and increase the volume. By adding full support for AVRCP it means that you will be also be able to skip tracks without touching your phone. You can find out more about Bluetooth Profiles on our ‘What is Bluetooth Page’

iPhone 4 Stereo Bluetooth Headsets

There is an upside to Apple arriving late to the party though, and that is that there are already loads of stereo Bluetooth Headsets and Bluetooth Headphones that will work with the iPhone. I compiled a list of my favourites last year, but as this update changes how well they work with Apple devices I thought I’d take another look at what was available. These have been tested using the 4.1 beta software on iPhone 4 so the results maybe slightly different when Apple release the final version or on older models of iPhone.

A few points that are worth mentioning here are that in most cases the headsets will not only control music playback from both the standard iPod app, but also any third party music apps that stream music from the internet. I used Last.FM to test the headsets and was able to play/pause and track skip and increase volume both when the app was in use and when it was running in the background. The only exception to this was the Sony Ericsson IS800 – you’ll find out why later in this post.

Also, if you have the iPhone 3GS, latest iPod touch or iPhone 4, these headsets will activate voice commands, allowing you to make calls, change song, switch playlist find out the time etc, all without having to touch your device.

Nokia BH-505 Stereo Bluetooth Headset

The BH-505 is one of the latest Stereo Bluetooth Headsets to arrive at Mobile Fun and is one that I reviewed a couple of weeks ago. The BH-505 is a really slim, smart looking headband style headset. Setting the headset up is simple and it’s comfortable to wear. One earpiece has phone controls on it and the other has music controls.

For the basic answer/end, play/pause it’s just a case of tapping the large silver button, but volume control and track skip is a little fiddly as you have to slide a switch up or down. It’s easy enough once you’ve got the hang of it, but if you’ve got big fingers you might struggle a little. Audio quality is excellent and battery life is good too.

Sony Ericsson MW600 Stereo Bluetooth Headset

The MW600 is incredibly popular at the moment and with good reason. It’s an excellent compact headset that allows you to use any standard 3.5mm headphones with it. What makes this one special is that it also has a built in FM Radio – a feature that many people have been calling out for on the iPhone.

The Bluetooth unit is not much bigger than a standard AA battery and is designed to be clipped on to your clothing. The controls are straight forward and easy to use, with 3 dedicated music keys as well as a separate key for calls and to activate voice dialling.

The volume controls on the MW600 take a little getting used to as they’re touch sensitive. To adjust the volume level you just slide your finger up or down the side of it. It has a screen which shows caller ID, but track information wasn’t displayed with either iPhone or iPod touch.

Jabra Halo Bluetooth Headphones

I loved the Jabra Halo when it came out, and still do – especially now that it works fully with the iPhone. They’re probably the most normal looking headphones out of all of the ones on offer and I think they’re the smartest looking too. Unlike the rest of the headsets on this list, the Jabra Halo has only one button. Everything else uses touch sensitive controls on the right earpiece.

The one button answers and ends calls and plays/pauses your music. Track Skip and volume share the same controls. Slide your finger up to increase the volume, down to decrease it. A quick double tap at either end of the volume bar will skip or rewind track.

You get quite a few accessories in the box, including a USB to 3.5mm cable that you can use to connect the Halo to devices that don’t have bluetooth.

Jabra BT3030 Stereo Bluetooth Headset

Jabra have always made great headsets and the BT3030 is one of their most successful. It’s a ‘dog tag’ style headset that can be worn around your neck or clipped to your clothes. It has a standard 3.5mm jack so that you can use any headphones with it and a clear, backlit keypad.

Of all the headsets listed here, this is the easiest to use as the controls are clear and well spaced.

Battery life is pretty good too with over 7 hours of music playback from a single charge.

Altec Lansing BackBeat 903 Bluetooth Headset

The BackBeat Headset is another popular one, despite it’s more unusual looks. It combines the over the ear style of a mono headset with a headband to provide a very secure fit, making it perfect for those who want to listen to their music while they’re working out, running or cycling.

The controls are a little on the fiddly side and it will take some getting used to – especially the track skip controls, but once you’ve got the hang of it you’ll be flying through your songs.

Because of their unique over/in the ear design, these may not be the most comfortable solution if you wear glasses.

Sony Ericsson HBH-IS800 Stereo Bluetooth Headset

This was my top rated headset last year, mainly because of its size. The fact that it didn’t have any track control buttons also won me over as I felt as though I wouldn’t be paying for features I couldn’t use with it. Having said that, the lack of controls now works against it as it means that you have to use the phone to change song and adjust the volume, or rely on voice control.

It’s still the smallest headset available. It has no bulky bluetooth receiver and is just two earpieces connected by a short cable and despite its tiny size the sound quality is excellent.

iPhone 4 Car Kits

It’s not just Stereo Headsets that will benefit from the addition of AVRCP support, Car Kits also make use of this technology. Here’s a quick look at two of the best in car solutions for the iPhone.

Parrot MKi Car Kits

The Parrot MKi range of car kits are the best way to fully integrate your iPhone or iPod touch into your car. They have 3 ways to connect your iPhone to them, dock connector, 3.5mm or Bluetooth.

Up until now, the Dock connector has always been the best option as it gives you full control of your music, using a small wireless remote. With the introduction of AVRCP support you’ll no longer need to plug your phone in – unless of course you need to charge it.

For a completely integrated solution you’ll need the Parrot Unika. This is an additional control box that allows you to connect the Mki Car Kits to the stereo controls on your steering wheel, completely eliminating the need to use the remote control.

Jabra Cruiser FM Car Kit

The Jabra Cruiser is so much more than just a speakerphone. It connects to your iPhone using bluetooth and transmits audio from it to your car stereo using its built in FM transmitter.

The Cruiser has play/pause and track skip controls built in so that you can change track without having to touch the phone. You can choose whether to play your music back through the built in loud speaker or through your car stereo.

Set up is extremely simple, just pair your phone to the kit and then tune your car stereo in to the frequency that the Cruiser calls out and you’re good to go.

Bluetooth Speakers

Last but not least, Bluetooth Speakers will also become much more useful when the iPhone supports AVRCP. You’ll be able to start playing your music directly on the speakers and then use the controls mounted on the top of the speaker to skip tracks and increase the volume.

Bluetooth speakers have a number of advantages over iPhone Speaker Docks, but the main one is that Bluetooth Speakers can be used with any Bluetooth device, including phones, laptops, PC’s MP3 Players, where as iPhone Speaker Docks will normally only work with Apple devices.

Those are just a selection of iPhone 4 Accessories that will work better with the iPhone when iOS 4.1 is released. There are loads more over on the main site so if you’ve not seen anything here that takes your fancy, you should find something on the main site. If not, or you’ve seen some headphones, speakers or car kits that you think deserve a mention, let us know using the comments section below.

Connect with the Sony Ericsson Cedar

2010-07-16T04:12:00.001-07:00

While the new Sony Ericsson Cedar doesn’t feature Wi-Fi, it does have super fast 3G – HSDPA. One interesting aspect of the Sony Ericsson Cedar is the fact that it supports Widgets and, more specifically, it’s Widget Manager 2.0. With mobile phone comparison websites you can find the best deal for your next phone.

With these Widgets you can easily access all your social networking profiles – Facebook, MySpace, Twitter – through the home screen on the Cedar. While you won’t get the seamless connectivity that Wi-Fi provides, 3G is more than sufficient to power these Widgets and keep you up to date with all your social networking needs. The Sony Ericsson Cedar may not feature the same communicative tools as Samsung’s Social Hub or Motorola’s MotoBlur but considering the market that the Sony Ericsson Cedar is aimed at and given its price these Widgets are more than capable of meeting your social networking needs. You can find the best Sony Cedar deals online when you compare what is available.

Indeed the Sony Ericsson Cedar is not particularly intended for the ‘internet ready’ mobile market – it is very much directed towards those who want a mobile phone but are also environmentally conscious – however it certainly gives you the option to ‘connect’ if you want to. An interesting aspect of the Sony Ericsson Cedar is the ability to import contact directly from the s60 operating system – found on Nokia mobiles such as the N90 and 5500 – via a memory card. Clearly Sony Ericsson are attempting to attract a new bunch of formerly predominate Nokia users and bring them over to the Cedar without the hassle of having to manually enter their contacts.

The Sony Ericsson Cedar offers some pretty decent connectivity options from a mobile that is mid market at best and very much designed with the environment in mind as opposed to functionality to features. The Cedar will be released later this year and, while it won’t be bought primarily for its connectivity, is more than capable of keeping you up to date with your social networking profiles.

iPhone PC Suite 2.8.10.135

2010-07-10T11:17:00.000-07:00

Phone PC Suite is an interesting iPhone manager created by Melete. It is able to create/delete playlists, play music/video off your iPhone on the PC, copy movies from PC to iPhone, manage photos... and much more!

Download iPhone PC Suite

Features of iPhone PC Suite 2.8 :

- Free! - 91 PC Suite is totally free to use. Additionally, it offers free technical support, free resources downloading and installation 。free paid mobile phone resources cracked and shared by friends on the internet.
- Manage your smart phone easily and safely! - Back up and import contacts, back up and import call logs and SMS records, set the ringtones, themes and wallpapers, manage the system, memory and registry of the phone, install and uninstall software, manage schedule…you can manage all functions and settings on your smart phone.
- Chat via SMS! - You can chat with your friends and family via the SMS online on your PC easily.
- Massive resources, free to install! - Wallpapers, ringtones, themes, softwares, games and eBooks, FREE is our eternal principle.
- Gorgeous use experience! - We integrate the iPhone style in PC Suite to make you enjoy the most fashionable interface and feel the most considerate operation during your use.
• Key Technologies (iPhone Edition):
- Support 64-bit Windows XP/Vista OS
- Import/Export contacts
- Back up call logs/SMS
- Download massive wallpapers, ringtones, themes and softwares
- Convenient and practical RSS subscription
- Log off & Reboot
- Full support for firmware iPhone 3.0
- Perfect UI performance
- Phone process and system registry management
- Phone software installation, uninstallation and management
- Calendar and schedule management
- Caller location inquiry

How to change the language :

- iPhone PC Suite has the English language file included in its LangPack folder. To make it default you have to run the installer first - of course ;). After the installation process is complete, close the iPhone PC Suite and go to: My computer > C Drive > Program Files > NetDragon > 91 Mobile > iPhone > LangPack, and delete everything, excepting the "en-US.lang" file.

Changes in iPhone PC Suite 2.8.10 :

• New Functions:
- Added support for firmware 3.X to the “iPod” function, allowing you to add, delete or edit music and video;
- Added support for iPad (the Pictures management function is under development, please stay tuned), allowing you to manage your iPad as easily as your iPhone. In addition, a large number if resources for iPad are also available here;
- Added support for the Lite Edition of iTunes to facilitate your installation.
• Function Improvements:
- Improved the theme preview function, now a theme’s background wallpaper can be previewed, too;
- Improved the user experience of music download. Now when you cannot find the resources you need, you’ll be prompted to search;
- Optimized the resources in the RSS function by fixing or deleting some wrong news sources and adding some new resources;
- Optimized the loading module of contacts to accelerate their loading speed;
- Updated the database of the Caller Location by adding some new phone numbers and corresponding regions.
• Bug Fixes:
- Fixed the bug that the data may still be automatically backed up though the auto-backup function has been disabled;
- Fixed the error of prompt tone played when the device is disconnected;
- Fixed the bug that when there are multiple eBooks being uploaded simultaneously, the upload process may get stuck. iPhone PC Suite 2.8.10.135

2010-06-30T01:56:00.000-07:00

Over the coming weeks and months, we’re going to get inundated with skins for iPhone 4, but one of the best ones will always be the InvisibleShield by Zagg. They’re perfect for iPhone 4 as they’re thin, incredibly tough and easy to fit – especially now that the iPhone is flat. The Full Body Shield includes film to cover the front and back of your phone, as well as the antenna band that wraps around the phone.

iPhone 4 bike mount

2010-06-30T01:53:00.000-07:00

This is the Tigra BikeConsole for iPhone, which although made for the 3GS also makes a very neat iPhone 4 bike mount that is weatherproof for those times when you simply have to cycle in the rain.

iPhone 4 Bike Mount

I liked the fact that the touchscreen remains sensitive and works well for both the 3GS and the iPhone 4 whilst the rubber gasket closure makes the case water resistant. It is great for riding in all weathers and means you can use a GPS app to prevent you getting lost, whether you are in the Scottish Highlands or back-streets of London.

If you have been looking for the Dahon BioLogic iPhone bike mount then this one is the same, just branded differently as a Tigra, and at £39.99 it is a quality product at the right price.

Not all 3GS products make good iPhone 4 accessories but this one is versatile enough to be acceptable for both iPhones.

You’ve just got an iPhone 4? What's next?

2010-06-30T01:51:00.000-07:00

The biggest mobile phone launch ever is finally over. The crazy queues are starting to die down and people are now sat at home delighted with their new purchase, or sat crying into their coffee and wishing they’d set their alarm to go off a bit earlier.

Whether you waited patiently in line on launch day or managed to successfully order one online on the 15th, you’ll no doubt be itching to play around with some of the new features of iPhone 4 and iOS4. The overall look and feel of using the phone hasn’t really changed that much from the iPhone 3GS, but new additions, such as the retina display, gyroscope and improved camera are all worth checking out.

If you didn’t quite manage to get your hands on one just yet, don’t worry, more stock will be available soon. While you’re waiting, have a read on what youv’e got to look forward to.

New Features

A lot of the new features in iOS4 and iPhone 4 rely on third party apps, so you’re not necessarily going to be able to use them all straight out of the box.

Camera - The camera on iPhone 4 has been bumped up to 5 megapixels and has seen a number of under the hood changes too. It launches faster and is quicker to take a photo. Video recording has also been improved. You can now record video in High Definition (720p) and then edit and share your videos straight from the phone. If you’re into making your own movies, the iMovie app for iPhone 4 is well worth the £2.99 price tag.

Gyroscope - When Steve Jobs announced the Gyroscope in iPhone4, I wasn’t really sure what the point of it was. His demo went some way to explain it, but it’s still better to see it in action than to watch a demo. In a nutshell it can track how your handset moves in more ways than a standard accelerometer can. Not many apps have been updated to support the gyroscope yet, but Real Racing (iTunes link) and Eliminate: Gun Range (iTunes link) both support it.

Multitasking

For most people, this is what iPhone 4 and iOS4 is all about – the ability to switch between apps without losing what you’re working on. I’ve found that it works well, but takes some getting used to – especially if you’re a long time iPhone user. Like the gyroscope, not all apps will support multitasking straight away as they will need to be updated by their developers.

There are 2 kinds of multitasking app, those that continue to work in the background while you’re doing something else, and those that will remember exactly where you are the next time you launch the app (Fast App Switching).

You’ve probably noticed that there have been a lot of updates to the App store over the last week, some of these updates are bug fixes, but most are now adding support for either the high resolution display, multitasking or both.

A few stand out apps that now support multitasking or ‘fast app switching’ and are worth taking a look at are:

MotionX GPS – This is a GPS tracking app that’s perfect for those who enjoy cycling, walking or running. It records your GPS position while you’re out and about and then displays your route on a map so that you can track where you’ve been. Until now, if a call came in or you received a message, the app would close and you’d lose data. With iOS4 it now continues to record data in the background even if you’re using your phone for other things.

Trapster – This app is a handy one to have for when you’re driving. It warns you of upcoming speed cameras, mobile police cameras and other places that police might be hiding and waiting to catch unsuspecting motorists. The app will now continue to work in the background even if you’re not in it. As with all GPS apps, it can be a little power hungry, so I’d suggest that you manually close the app when you get to your destination.

Twitter – I’m only just starting to really get my head around twitter, but I know that there are a lot of people out there who spend a lot of time on it. This official twitter app for iPhone now lets you leave it running in the background. It won’t receive tweets in the background, but will continue to post your message after you’ve left it, and when you switch back to it, you’ll be taken to the same place you were at when you quit. Graphics have also been re-created to work with the high resolution retina display.

Enhance your iPhone 4

In addition to getting the latest and greatest Apps on your phone, you’ll also want to splash out on a few new iPhone 4 accessories, especially if you’re suffering with the strange left handed signal loss that seems to be affecting most phones. (If you are affected by this, read our four quick tips to improve iPhone 4 signal.) More accessories will be reviewed shortly, but in the mean time here area a few iPhone 4 Accessories that you should definately take a look at:

iPhone 4 Cases – I’ve written a few posts on iPhone 4 cases already but that was before we all found out that a case is now a necessity rather than an optional accessory, unless of course you enjoy losing signal. At the time of writing this post there are just under 200 iPhone cases available. That’s a lot of cases, so no matter whether you’re after a leather iPhone 4 case or a silicone bumper to help with signal loss, you’ll find one to suit your needs.

iPhone 4 Armband – If you enjoy listening to your music while you’re working out, you’ll know how annoying it can be to have your iPhone or MP3 Player bouncing around in your pocket. The best way to listen to hold your phone during exercise is with an iPhone 4 Armband. They hold your phone securely but keep it accessible. Featurewise they’re all pretty similar, they’re all made from a breathable, waterproof material, allow you to use the screen and have access for your headphones. Some iPhone 4 Armbands will include cord tidy’s and reflective strips to improve visibility at night.

iPhone 4 Dock – It’s the easiest way to keep your phone up to date – leave the dock plugged into your computer and sit your iPhone 4 in it when ever you’re working. There are a number of styles to chose from – everything from simple sync and charge docks right through to powerful speaker docks. iPhone 4 is a different shape to older models and won’t work with most existing iPhone 3GS Docks.

iPhone 4 Car Holder - Planning on using your iPhone 4 for Sat Nav? Then you’ll need one of these. The range is a little limited at the moment, but iPhone 4 specific models have been promised by Brodit and other top manufacturers and should be here in the next few weeks.

iPhone 4 Car Charger - The battery in iPhone 4 has been improved and it now looks as though you’ll get almost 2 days use out of a single charge – unless of course you’re using GPS. Using any app that relies on GPS data is still a massive drain on the battery, so if you’re using your iPhone in the car, get a car charger. You’ll thank me later.

iPhone 4 Headphones – The headphones in the box with iPhone 4 are a slight improvement over those that came with my iPhone 3G 2 years ago, but that’s only because they now have a volume control built in. They sound ok, but aren’t the best fit in the world, so if you’re serious about your music, you’ll want to invest in a new, more powerful set of headphones.

PwnageTool 4.01 available to jailbreak iOS 4

2010-06-28T08:34:00.000-07:00

The infamous iPhone Dev team is working really hard. After the debut of ultrasn0w and redsn0w beta, the team has just released PwnageTool 4.01 to support jailbreak of iOS 4.

As usual, PwnageTool is for Mac OS X only. The latest version of PwnageTool adds the jailbreak support for iOS 4. For Mac user, you can use the tool to jailbreak iOS 4 for your iPhone 3G and 3GS.

Before you go ahead to download the tool and kick off your jailbreak, as advised by the team, please read through the notes carefully:

Supported Devices

PwangeTool 4.01 only provides jailbreak support for iPhone 3G, 3GS (with old bootrom) and iPod touch 2G. For other devices that are not on the list, please DO NOT USE the current version of PwnageTool.
The tool only recognizes the official firmware file of iOS 4. Please do use the developer version of iOS 4 even if you got one.

For iPhone 3GS

For iPhone 3GS user, PwnageTool only works on previously jailbroken 3GS devices with the old bootrom. If you are using newer version of bootrom or you haven’t jailbroken your iPhone 3GS before, the tool is not for you.
If you got a jailbroken iPhone 3GS and you did not use Spirit for the jailbreak, you can use PwnageTool 4.01 to create a custom firmware file (.ipsw) and restore your iPhone via recovery mode.

How to check iPhone 3GS Bootrom version

2010-06-28T08:33:00.001-07:00

How can I check the bootrom version of my iPhone 3GS? How does I know it’s an old or new bootrom?

For those who do not read the article about PwnageTool, you may wonder why we need to know the bootrom version. As of now, the PwnageTool is only applicable on previously jailbroken 3GS devices with the old bootrom. The old bootrom is indicated by a version number of iBoot-359.3, while the new bootrom is with iBoot-359.3.2. So if you are using iPhone 3GS, before jailbreaking iOS4 with PwnageTool, the very first step is to determine whether your iPhone is using the old or new bootrom.

To check the bootrom version, you can follow these step-by-step procedures:

For Windows User

1. First, put your iPhone in DFU mode.

(i) To put your iPhone into DFU mode, first connect your iPhone to computer (via USB cable)
(ii) Next, power off your iPhone.
(iii) Next, press and hold both POWER and HOME button for exactly 10 seconds.
(iv) Then release the POWER button and continue to hold the HOME button for 10 more seconds.
(v) At this point, your iPhone should remain blank and your computer should detect a device in DFU mode. If your iPhone shows “Connect to iTunes” screen, you have put it into recovery mode instead of DFU. Please go through the steps again.

2. After your iPhone is in DFU mode, open “Control Panel” -> “Hardware and Sound” -> “Device Manager”.

3. Navigate to “Universal Serial Bus Controllers” and select “Apple Mobile Device USB Driver”.

4. Right click on “Apple Mobile Device USB Driver” and click “Properties”.

5. Click “Details” and select “Device Instance Path” for the “Property” field

You can reveal the bootrom version from the “Value” field. For the above screen, the bootrom version is iBoot-359.3. That means the iPhone 3GS uses an old bootrom.

For Mac OS User

1. First, put your iPhone in DFU mode.

2. After your iPhone is in DFU mode, open “Applications” -> “Utilities” -> “System Profiler” on your Mac.

3. In “Contents”, select “USB” under “Hardware” section.

4. Navigate the USB device tree, you should find “Apple Mobile Device (DFU mode)”. Click on it and you can find the bootrom version under “Serial number”.

For the above screen, the bootrom version is iBoot-359.3, which represents an old bootrom. In casae your iPhone uses a new bootrom, it should show iBoot-359.3.2.

After you check the bootrom version, you can simply press and hold both HOME & POWER button for a few second (until you see the Apple logo) to bring your iPhone back to normal.

Can you manage to check the bootrom version of your iPhone 3GS? If you have any questions, simply leave me comment below. I will try my best to help.

Update: For those using Windows XP, you may not be able to find the “Device Instance Path” property. In this case, you can download USBView to discover your bootrom version.

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Four ways to fix the signal problem with iPhone 4

2010-06-28T08:31:00.000-07:00

We don’t really think that holding your phone differently is the answer, so we’ve carried out our own testing and have come up with four ingenious ways that you can stop your iPhone 4 from losing signal.

1. Use a Bluetooth Headset

It might seem obvious, but if you’re using a Bluetooth Headset you can leave the phone on your desk, in your pocket or on the seat next to you. No contact with the phone means that there’s no chance of losing signal and dropping the call!

Using Bluetooth removes the need to touch your phone

2. Get an iPhone 4 case

As mentioned yesterday, the most effective way to resolve this problem is to fit a case to your phone. We’ve got almost 200 iPhone cases to choose from and all of them will stop the phone from losing signal.

Fitting a case will prevent signal loss

3. Wear Gloves

I know, you can’t use the iPhone if you’re wearing gloves. Well, technically that’s not true. Fingerless gloves work a treat. They cover the palm of your phone, preventing the antenna from touching your skin and detuning, while still allowing you to use the touch screen. It’s the perfect solution for anyone who doesn’t want to spoil the look of their new iPhone 4 with a case.

Use fingerless gloves to fix signal problems

4. Sellotape

I bet by now you’re thinking we’ve really lost the plot, but trust me. This works. Cut yourself about 1cm of sellotape and place it on the antenna on the left hand side of the phone over the black plastic joining strip. Fold it round so that it covers the back of the antenna and job done.

Use Sellotape to cover the Antenna Join

What do you think? Got any other suggestions for us? How have you fixed the signal problems on your iPhone 4?

Let us know using the comments below.

Car Games and Dragon Games

2010-03-07T06:47:00.000-08:00

Gaming is indeed great fun and with the increased popularity of the internet, it has even become more captivating and interesting than ever before. There are thousands of both car and dragon games that kinds can play only at the click of a mouse. These games are usually meant for all enthusiasts regardless of age and gender although Car games are usually a good fit for young boys who, for unknown reasons, have their natural propensity pulled towards motoring.

The F1 racing is indeed a breath-taking race with very delicate maneuvers to make at every turn. This game gives the player an opportunity to race with rivals, with various effects and lucid graphics. The various routes in this game catch the attention of the player, as they require one to be extremely cautious all through. The game allows one to choose a favorite car of choice but then one has to complete with the same car they begun with; this is not as easy as one would expect it to be. There is usually an increased number of opponents as the race draws to an end and these obstacles do consume the racer's time that's now quite limited. Ready for the game?

The Street Racer is just magnificent. It requires a daring racer who is willing to race in a night city, driving with incredible speeds ever thought of driving in the city without paying any attention to any speed signs? Then this is it. The city is dead asleep and the racers have converged to challenge each other, the roaring of the turbo engines is at its peak with smoke coming from screeching tires. It cannot be any interesting unless one joins in this insane battle. One is supposed to choose the ride and then get behind the wheel. Finishing the race opens up new levels for racing and if one cannot put up with the buddies, there is an option for a single game that allows one choose any level they have won in the championships. The game has splendid graphic and operable controls, coming free of charge.

What of unleashing or combating that deadly dragon. Dragon games really requires audacity and relentlessness because there are those games that one will find having scaring scenes and maneuvers that are not even fit for certain ages. The Dragon Fable is however of the exception. This fully animated game takes the character through breathtaking adventures, with combats at every angle. The mysterious dragons make up the storyline for the game and its mild content makes if fit to be played at home by all the family members. The PvP is usually between the characters represented by another player.

The Red Dragon is also a game that really rocks for many. The player is the dragon and there are lots of opponents from all directions and has to shoot all of them or else they will bring the dragon down. There is a wide variety of weapons to choose from. Careful maneuvered is required in this game because stripping means outright defeat, leaving the mission unaccomplished. The game is available online with thousands of play counts.

Video Downloader iWoopie Lit for iPhone

2009-10-03T04:32:00.000-07:00

iWoopie Lite can search global video portals (Youtube/DailyMotion and match more), watch and download videos to your iPhone.

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SP Photo Fix Lite

2009-10-03T04:25:00.000-07:00

You can fix your photo (brightness, contrast, sharpness, hue, saturation) before sending it by email directly on your iPhone.

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Fling! for iPhone

2009-09-19T06:21:00.000-07:00

Limited-time giveaway - this is the FULL version of Fling!, available now for FREE instead of the normal price of $2!

The latest puzzle-sensation from the makers of Fuzzle has finally arrived after over one year in development!

Featuring 10,000s of unique puzzles, such that no two puzzles you encounter are ever the same, and split into 19 levels of increasing difficulty, Fling guarantees you many long hours of puzzling fun!

Each puzzle has a single, unique solution, and is solved by simply flinging (pushing) the furballs, and watching them bump each other off the edge of the screen, until only one is left.

Three different game modes are provided:

* FREE-PLAY mode - play at your own pace, while the game tracks your stats and keeps track of all puzzles solved/failed, allowing you to browse your entire puzzle-solving history and go back to any previously solved/unsolved puzzle to attempt to (re-)solve it!

* ARCADE mode - race against the clock, solving as many puzzles of ever-increasing difficulty as you can before your time runs out!

* CHALLENGE mode - solve sets of puzzles within a given amount of time to progress, while trying to beat your personal best times for each level!

OTHER KEY FEATURES:
* Hints are provided to help you solve the puzzles when stuck
* Game music, which automatically switches itself off at start when playing other music on your ipod/iphone
* Local+Global high-scores lists for the arcade-mode
* Automatic saving of games - always come back to the game right where you left it!
* Gameplay + instructions video on youtube, just search for Fling iphone

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iPhone NES emulator

2009-09-09T14:25:00.000-07:00

This software for jailbroken iphones is a native NES emulator for the iPhone, currently using the InfoNES core. HTC HD2 emulator

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iPhone Wallpapers

2009-09-06T16:44:00.000-07:00

Want some free iPhone wallpapers for your iPhone? Our good friends over at alliphonewallpapers.com have many high-quality iPhone wallpapers for free! They have literally hundreds of wallpapers in different categories and collections. My personal favorites are all the Sports Logos and Apple logos.

Here's one example:

Check them out for more wallpapers!

Call of Duty: World at War Companion for iPhone

2009-09-06T14:41:00.000-07:00

Official Call of Duty: World at War iPhone and iPod touch application developed for Activision Publishing, Inc. and Treyarch by 2Advanced Studios, LLC.

Listen up troops! The Call of Duty: World at War Companion has landed and is now available for your iPhone and iPod touch.

Call of Duty: World at War redefined the WWII shooter and now the Call of Duty: World at War Companion is here to revolutionize the way that you connect to your games.

Track your stats as you battle your way through all 10 prestige modes. Compare your skills against other COD:WaW fans and stay up to date with all the latest Intel.
With the Call of Duty: World at War Companion, fans can bring the full functionality of the most robust in-game stats tracking from www.codwaw.com to the palm of your hands.

Application highlights include

-In-depth stats tracking gathered from the Call of Duty: World at War HQ website. View detailed breakdowns of your weapon usage and track your online career as you reach for the highest prestige rankings.

-Stay connected with friends by tracking their progress and compare their stats with yours to see who's the better gunner.

-View leaderboards to see where you stack up against the competition and see whom you have to overtake to make it to the top.

-Visit the Intel portion of the app to read up on Call of Duty news. The Intel section provides you with the latest and greatest news concerning Call of Duty: World at War so you never have to worry about getting left out of the loop when the next Double-XP weekend arrives!

Linking your Account:

To fully utilize the Call of Duty: World at War Companion you will need to create a profile at www.codwaw.com and have it linked to your gamer account. To link a profile to a gamer account, boot up Call of Duty: World at War on your PLAYSTATION 3 or Xbox 360 system. Next, access the Web Stats menu through the Barracks section of the game and write down your unique Web Stats code. After obtaining your code, return to www.codwaw.com and click on the Link Account tab within your Profile page. Enter your Web Stats code and fill out the remaining form to successfully link your gamer account to your profile.

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iPirates 10 PlayMesh Points for iPhone

2009-09-06T14:40:00.001-07:00

"Ho, matey! So you's the worm we found back in Barbados, eh? I oughta have you swab down the poop deck by yesself! But me's orders is me's orders, and dooty's dooty. Come along, you son of a seacow - today, before the paint dries, yes?"

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Turn your petty crew into the most prestigious, powerful crew in the iPirates seas.

FEATURES
- FREE graphically-enabled, immersive massively multiplayer online role playing game for iPhone and iPod touch
- Gain power for your crew with numerous quests
- Equip your crew with weapons, alcohols, and ships
- Fight ONLINE with other players
- Countless hours of gameplay
- Global leaderboard to recognize the top crews
- Quest mastery
- Badges of honor to track your achievements
- Portrait AND landscape views

Players receive 10 PlayMesh Points upon open confirmation.

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iMobsters - 10 Favor Points for iPhone

2009-09-06T14:38:00.000-07:00

Start as a petty thief and rise to become the Mafia Don by bringing others into your mob and spreading your influence throughout the city. Fight other mobsters in the most immersive massively multiplayer online game ever!

FEATURES:
- Massively Multiplayer ONLINE Mafia Game for the iPhone and iPod Touch!
- FREE updates with new missions, weapons, real estate, and more!
- Fight other players LIVE
- Arm your mob with the most powerful weapons, armor, and vehicles
- Control the city by acquiring real estate and extracting a fat income from them
- Bring your friends into your mob to make it stronger
- Perform numerous dangerous missions
- Enjoy gorgeous graphics
- Enjoy realistic mafia sounds
- Loot rare items
- Get real time updates
- Add players to the hit list
- Comment on other mobsters' profiles
- Broadcast messages to your mob
- ...and much, much more!

PLEASE NOTE:
- This is an online game only. iPod Touch users must be connected to WiFi in order to play.

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IRON MAN: AERIAL ASSAULT - LITE for iPhone

2009-09-06T14:35:00.000-07:00

"This game looks and sounds fantastic." - SlideToPlay.com

"If you're looking for a great air combat game, look no further." - ComicsOnline.com

"It's a fun shooter overall and feels of a higher caliber." - TouchArcade.com

"..has great graphics and gameplay. It's engaging and hard to put down, too." - AppCraver.com

"Makes for a well-rounded shooter experience." - GamesiPhone.org

IRON MAN: AERIAL ASSAULT is an action-packed airborne shooter where the player uses the high-powered weaponry of Tony Stark's armor suit to battle IRON MAN's most dangerous enemies.

In this special Lite edition, dodge incoming enemy missiles while obliterating attacking aircraft. Destroy the menacing bomber and then navigate your way through the opponent's aerial fortresses.

GAME FEATURES

- The Latest Technology: IRON MAN: AERIAL ASSAULT pushes the iPhone and iPod Touch's accelerometer and touch functions to new levels of game play.

- High Altitude Battles: Engage a variety of menacing enemies in mid-flight through a series of melee combat quick-time events.

- Explosive State-of-the-Art Weapons: Including repulsar blasts, lasers, missiles, and IRON MAN's distinctive Unibeam. Arsenal buttons fire weapons with the touch of a thumb.

Buy the full version of IRON MAN: AERIAL ASSAULT to experience the full action-packed game on the iPhone and iPod Touch! Also be sure to check out the movie again on the movie download section of iTunes!

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Military Might 10 PlayMesh Points

2009-09-06T14:33:00.000-07:00

"Attention! Good morning, sunshine - I'm here to turn t**d-eating maggots like you into first-class commanding officers! I hope you've been keeping up on your PT, because we're about to get a move on. Huah!"

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Turn your emerging army into the most prestigious, powerful force in the Military globe.

FEATURES
- FREE graphically-enabled, immersive massively multiplayer online role playing game for iPhone and iPod touch
- Gain military cred for your party with numerous quests
- Strengthen your commanders with units, weapons, and vehicles
- Battle ONLINE with other people
- Countless hours of gameplay
- Global leaderboard to recognize the top armies
- Connect with your friends through email and texting
- Quest mastery
- Badges of honor to track your achievements
- Portrait AND landscape views

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Who Loves You for iPhone

2009-09-06T14:13:00.000-07:00

Is there someone you know who has a crush on you? Or even someone who could be your soul mate just waiting there to be discovered by you?

Take this fun quiz to find out who loves you. Then share the results to Facebook and see what your friends think.

Remember, for entertainment purposes only. Enjoy!

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Google Earth for iPhone

2009-09-06T04:01:00.000-07:00

Hold the world in the palm of your hand. With Google Earth for iPhone and iPod touch, you can fly to far corners of the planet with just the swipe of a finger. Explore the same global satellite and aerial imagery available in the desktop version of Google Earth, including high-resolution imagery for over half of the world's population and a third of the world's land mass.

With Google Earth for iPhone, you can:
Tilt your iPhone to adjust your view to see mountainous terrain
Show the Panoramio layer and browse the millions of geo-located photos from around the world
View geo-located Wikipedia articles
Use the Location feature to fly to your current location
Search for cities, places, and business around the globe with Google Local Search

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